League of Nations, 1926

What made Weimar Germany join the League of Nations?

Following successful discussions at the Locarno Conference, Weimar Germany joined the League of Nations.

When did Weimar Germany join the League of Nations?

Weimar Germany joined the League of Nations in September 1926.

How did being able to join the League of Nations benefit Weimar Germany?

There were 3 main benefits of joining the League of Nations:

• ❖ It helped improve confidence in the government and restore national pride.
• ❖ Germany was now accepted as a member of the international community once more.
• ❖ Weimar Germany was given a place on the League of Nations Council, which took the most important decisions in the League.

How did being able to join the League of Nations affect Weimar Germany negatively?

The negative results were that some parties in the Weimar Republic strongly disagreed with membership of the League of Nations. They saw the League as a symbol of the hated Treaty of Versailles, as the treaty had helped to establish the League.